Doug Popper
Senior Associate
As a Senior Associate at Nexa, Doug focuses on vertical-specific application software and fintech investments, dividing his efforts between business development, transaction execution, and portfolio company support. He leads platform coverage across manufacturing, supply chain, legal, retail, and home care sectors while providing strategic support to Easy Metrics, Vendara and Ladle, bringing analytical rigor and market insights to each aspect of his role.
Previous Experience
- Guidepoint – Project Manager
Education
- Vanderbilt University – Bachelor's Degree
What motivated you to pursue a career in private equity?
- Love the growth stage of businesses.
- Love working with entrepreneurs.
- Love vertical SaaS and the unique qualities of niche markets.
Where did you grow up, and how has that shaped you?
Westchester, NY. People say I have a NY attitude, personality, and work ethic.
What’s the most interesting place you’ve ever traveled to, and why?
Kyoto. Very beautiful and spiritual with tons of interesting history.
If you could have dinner with any historical or business leader, who would it be and why?
Alexander the Great.
- Traveled the world
- Had an enormity of great and challenging victories
- Studied under Aristotle
- Military genius and one of the great leaders in history
“I love partnering with vertical software founders & CEOs. Their deep industry expertise shapes truly exceptional businesses. When a platform hits real product-market fit, the impact on customers is transformational and the growth potential is enormous. Helping these companies scale with Nexa’s expertise is deeply rewarding. I wake up energized every day by the work we do“